Fraud doesn’t follow the seasons, it follows opportunity, targeting the moments when people and businesses are most active and perhaps distracted.

Each year brings familiar cycles of risk: tax season, university enrollment, and the holiday shopping rush all open new doors for fraudsters to exploit. As we head into 2026, Mitek and a panel of industry leaders will examine these “fraud seasons,” revealing how life’s biggest events drive evolving attack patterns.  

From tax-season refund scams and account takeovers, to “ghost student” enrollment fraud on college campuses, to payment and identity fraud surging during the holidays, each period brings distinct challenges for fraud prevention teams. 

Join Mitek and experts from across industries for a practical discussion on:

• How cyclical fraud patterns shape risk exposure across banking, telecom, and digital ecosystems 

• The fraud vectors that consistently spike during key events and life moments 

• How to proactively prepare for these waves with a holistic, layered defense 

• What 2026 trends may redefine the rhythm of fraud 

Fraud adapts to every season of opportunity. Understanding its cycles is the first step to stopping it.